Most investors chase apartments and multifamily deals...

But Leo Young found opportunity where others weren't looking.

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Leo Young — Founder & Managing Partner of Cornell Communities — to discuss his journey from immigrant roots and becoming a top performer at Tesla to building a private equity real estate company focused on affordable housing through mobile home parks.

Leo shares how he transitioned from sales into institutional private equity, raised capital for his first mobile home park acquisition, and grew a portfolio spanning more than 500 units across multiple communities. He also breaks down why mobile home parks have incredibly low turnover, how value-add opportunities are created through infill strategies, and what it takes to build scalable systems in a niche asset class.

Whether you're interested in real estate investing, private equity, affordable housing, or entrepreneurial growth, this episode is packed with practical insights and lessons from the front lines.

📌 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Leo went from Tesla sales to real estate investing

✅ Why mobile home parks are one of the most overlooked asset classes

✅ The strategy behind owning land instead of homes

✅ How his first 78-unit mobile home park was acquired and improved

✅ Why mobile home parks have less than 5% annual turnover

✅ Creating value through infill and occupancy growth

✅ Building systems to manage properties remotely

✅ Lessons learned from institutional private equity

✅ How affordable housing can generate strong investor returns

✅ The importance of resilience, mentorship, and long-term thinking

📚 Book Recommendation:

– Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright

– Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

🌐 Connect with Leo Young:

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate

💼 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/leo-young

🌍 Website → http://cornellcommunities.com/

🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

📺 YouTube →https://youtu.be/r4ebY8Eba9w

🎧 Spotify

🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599

🙌 Stay Connected

👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress!

📲 Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathofproInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/X (Twitter): https://x.com/pathofproYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathofproTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro

#PathOfProgress #LeoYoung #AlexKononov #MobileHomeParks #AffordableHousing #RealEstateInvesting #PrivateEquity #PassiveIncome #ManufacturedHousing #CornellCommunities #Entrepreneurship #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #MobileHomeParkInvesting #WealthBuilding #AlternativeInvestments #RealEstateBusiness #InvestorMindset #HousingCrisis #FinancialFreedom

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Mychele Bisson, an investor, entrepreneur, and RV park operator who has built a portfolio approaching 1,000 RV sites across the United States.

Mychele’s journey didn’t begin in commercial real estate. She started by buying long-term rental properties during COVID, then expanded into short-term rentals, resort development, RV parks, marinas, and outdoor hospitality assets. Along the way, she learned how to negotiate massive discounts, structure creative financing, turn distressed properties around, and build experiences that keep families coming back year after year.

One of her most remarkable stories involves purchasing a struggling RV park listed at $3 million, negotiating it down to $1.8 million, removing major operational problems, rebranding the property, and transforming it into a thriving family destination.

Whether you're interested in RV parks, creative finance, hospitality investing, or building a business with purpose, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world lessons.

📌 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Mychele went from long-term rentals to nearly 1,000 RV sites

✅ Buying an RV park listed at $3M for only $1.8M

✅ Using seller financing and private money to acquire properties

✅ Why she bought short-term rentals just to learn hospitality operations

✅ Turning a distressed RV park into a family-friendly destination

✅ Removing a drug problem without direct confrontation

✅ How creative financing helped preserve capital during growth

✅ Why RV parks combine real estate and business ownership

✅ Scaling into marinas, resorts, campgrounds, and outdoor hospitality

✅ Building a company culture focused on employees and guest experiences

📚 Book Recommendation:

– Why the Rich Are Getting Richer by Robert Kiyosaki

🌐 Connect with Mychele Bisson:

📸 Instagram → @mychelebisson

🌍 Website → mychelebisson.com

📘 Facebook Group → Mychele Bisson's RV Park & Campground Discussions

🎥 YouTube → Mychele Bisson

🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/O8UR7uLctmQ

🎧 Spotify

🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mychele-bisson-turned-rv-parks-into-a-scalable/id1782550599?i=1000773436510

🙌 Stay Connected👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress!

📲 Follow us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/pathofpro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathofpro

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro

#PathOfProgress #MycheleBisson #AlexKononov #RVParkInvesting #RVResorts #CampgroundInvesting #MarinaInvesting #SellerFinancing #CreativeFinance #OutdoorHospitality #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #Entrepreneurship #HospitalityBusiness #CashFlowInvesting #FamilyBusiness #RVLife #Campgrounds #ExperienceResorts

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Joel Friedland, CEO of Brit Properties, a veteran industrial real estate investor with more than four decades of experience navigating multiple market cycles.

Unlike most syndicators, Joel built his business around a simple philosophy: avoid debt whenever possible. But that wasn't always the case.

During the 2008 financial crisis, Joel found himself personally guaranteeing over $70 million in loans across multiple banks, forcing him into one of the most difficult periods of his career. The experience changed everything.

Today, Joel operates a debt-free investment model focused on industrial real estate in Chicago, acquiring properties in the "Path of Progress" and patiently waiting for long-term appreciation while generating steady cash flow.

From door-knocking industrial buildings to identifying future development corridors, Joel shares lessons learned from 45 years in the business, why relationships matter more than spreadsheets, and how one cold call helped create a multi-million-dollar opportunity.

Whether you're a new investor, an experienced operator, or someone interested in building wealth while reducing risk, this episode delivers a masterclass in patience, discipline, and long-term thinking.

📌 Key Takeaways:

✅ How $70M in personal guarantees nearly destroyed his business
✅ The painful lessons Joel learned during the 2008 financial crisis
✅ Why he now buys industrial real estate with little to no debt
✅ The "Path of Progress" strategy for finding future appreciation
✅ How a single cold call created a $3.3M opportunity
✅ Why industrial real estate remains one of the strongest asset classes
✅ The power of staying focused on one market for decades
✅ Building wealth through patience instead of leverage
✅ How relationships became his greatest business advantage
✅ Why most investors underestimate the value of door-knocking

📚 Book Recommendation:

– The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

🌐 Connect with Joel Friedland:

🌍 Website → https://www.britproperties.com/💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-friedland/

🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/vDolxPoUALg
🎧 Spotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599

🙌 Stay Connected

📲 Follow us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/pathofpro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathofpro

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro

#PathOfProgress #JoelFriedland #AlexKononov #IndustrialRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #DebtFreeInvesting #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #ChicagoRealEstate #IndustrialProperties #RealEstateSyndication #PathOfProgressInvesting #ColdCalling #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #CashFlow #LongTermInvesting #FinancialFreedom #CommercialInvesting